CPA – C++ Certified Associate Programmer Certification

C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA) is a professional certificate that measures your ability to accomplish coding tasks related to the basics of programming in the C++ language and the fundamental notions and techniques used in object-oriented programming.

A test candidate should demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the following concepts:

♦ the universal concepts of computer programming;
♦ the syntax and semantics of the C++ language as well as basic data types offered by the language;
♦ the principles of the object-oriented model and its implementation in the C++ language;
♦ the means useful in resolving typical implementation problems with the help of standard C++ language libraries.

Rescheduling and canceling

C++ candidates must reschedule and cancel exam appointments at least one full business day (24 hours) before the appointment via the Candidate website (www.pearsonvue.com/cpp) or the Call Centre (+44 161 855 7483). Appointments must be rescheduled within the authorised exam delivery period. All registrations with special requests must be rescheduled or canceled through the Call Centre.

Accommodation of disabilities

C++ Institute will endeavour to accommodate any special requirements. Candidates must submit their requests to C++ Institute (support@cppinstitute.org), who will then notify Pearson VUE by email. Special requests may include:

25% time extension;

Adjustable font;

Adjustable contrast.

No automatic time extension is given to candidates who reside in a country where the first language is not English.

Retake policy

When a candidate fails an exam, he or she must wait 15 days before being allowed to re-sit that exam. There is no limit to the number of times a candidate may retake an exam. No retakes of a passed exam of the same exam version are allowed.

Each candidate who has paid the full exam price (USD 295), or has completed the CPA course in the self-study mode (50% discount voucher) in the C/C++ Education Platform, is eligible for a free retake of the CPA exam. A candidate who meets the above criteria and wants to receive a free voucher to re-sit a failed exam must fill out and submit the Re-take Voucher Request Form no later than 30 days after failing the exam.

A voucher entitling the candidate to a free retake of the exam will be sent within 7 days of receiving the request. The voucher is valid for at least 45 days.

If you’re ready to take the CPA exam, all you need to do is set up a Pearson VUE web account and schedule the exam at www.pearsonvue.com/cpp (click the buttons on the left and right below for assistance). If you are also a student at our C/C++ Education Portal, don’t forget to connect your student account with your Pearson VUE web account (click the middle button below for assistance) so that you are able to claim your voucher upon completion of the CPA course.